Weekly Roundup June 6 Published June 7, 2019 To submit an item for the Calendar or News Briefs, email 377abw.pa@us.af.mil or call 505-846-5991 by close of business (4:30 p.m.) each Wednesday or business day before holidays. Across PA Channels Kirtland.af.mil: Kirtland Command Post, the eyes and ears for the commander: https://www.kirtland.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1865807/kirtland-command-post-the-eyes-and-ears-for-the-commander/. Facebook: On This Day June 6, 1944, Airpower played a major role on the success of D Day.75 years later, we remember, acknowledge and honor all those who took part . https://www.facebook.com/KirtlandAirForceBase/ App: Gate closures, construction, announcements and everything all the time – download the Kirtland App via Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.p4366FB&hl=en_US or the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kirtland-air-force-base/id1231362969?mt=8 searching for “Kirtland AFB” or “KAFB.” Flickr: Check out all of the great photos of everything Kirtland: https://www.flickr.com/ search Kirtland AFB. ANNOUNCEMENTS Highland Hornets Juniors Football Recruitment The Highland Hornets Juniors Football team is looking for 11-12 year old athletes to play tackle football for the Junior Hornet team. Practice will be held locally, athletes will be taught the game of football and given development mentorship. Registration must be completed by June 15, and pre-season training starts June 24. For more information, contact Coach Prather at 781-291-2156 or prathernomics@gmail.com. Volunteers Needed Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central New Mexico is looking for volunteers to mentor children and provide tutoring support in math, reading and writing at Wherry Elementary School. Volunteers would report once a week for the 2019/2020 school year. To volunteer, visit http://www.bbbs-cnm.org/kafb/. Community College of the Air Force degree opportunity CCAF is accepting nominations for Associate of Applied Science degrees. To receive a free CCAF degree progress report, visit the education office located at Building 20602. Walk-in hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the exception of Wednesdays, which are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 505-846-9933 or e-mail 377fss.fsde@us.af.mil. Bod Pod appointments Health Promotion is providing bod pod appointments Mondays and Fridays between 7:30 and 11 a.m. The bod pod is a machine that will assess body composition and assess body fat and lean mass. Appointments are required. To schedule, call Guy Leahy at 505-846-1186 or Kirsten David at 505-846-1483. Better Body Better Life Class Health Promotion is hosting a five-class series that takes place every Tuesday from 8 to 9 a.m. in Classroom A at the 377th Medical Group. It is a weight management course for active duty members only. To RSVP, call 505-846-1483. Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System/Consolidated Support Check to see if DEERS is available with a phone call. Dial 505-846-8949 to check the status. Also, visit https://kirtlandforcesupport.com/military-personnel/ to set up an ID-card appointment. Food Pantry Eligible service members including active duty, National Guard, Reserves, retirees, DoD civilians and their family members can go to the food pantry in time of financial hardship for the grocery necessities at no cost to them. The pantry is open from 7:15 a.m. until 4 p.m., and is located in the Consolidated Support Facility, Ste. 126. CALENDAR OF EVENTS: June 7 Hiring Event The Airman & Family Readiness Flight is hosting a hiring event from 8:30 a.m. to noon in Room 120 of the Consolidated Support Facility. Several employers are participating. For more information, contact A&FRF at 505-846-0741 or 505-846-0751. June 7 Force Support Booster Club Fundraiser FSS is selling hot dogs, chips and drinks for $5 at the CORE Facility next to the BX from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Only cash will be accepted. June 7 Gravity: Burgers & Hot Dogs There will be a dinner between 6 and 9 p.m. at the Gravity facility for all E1-E4 service members and their families and friends. For more information or to volunteer, contact Young Adult Coordinator Claire Lewis at Claire.lews.ctr@us.af.mil. June 7 Capstone Event The Airman & Family Readiness Flight is hosting a briefing from 9 to 11 a.m. in Suite 126 of the Consolidated Support Facility. This is the final step of the Transition Assistance Program and should be accomplished no less than 90 days prior to separation or retirement. For more information, contact A&FRF at 505-846-0741 or 505-846-0751. June 7 Home Buying Workshop The Airman & Family Readiness Flight is hosting a workshop in the A&FRF Training Room of the Consolidated Support Facility from 9 to 11 a.m. The workshop will cover pertinent information to purchasing a home. 20 Leadership Pathways points will be awarded. For more information, contact A&FRF at 505-846-0741 or 505-846-0751. June 8 Gravity: “Second Saturday” Ice Cream Festival Gravity will be taking a group of 15 to the Ice Cream Festival at the Balloon Fiesta Park. Transportation and paid admission will be available for the first 15 to sign up. To reserve your spot, contact Young Adult Coordinator Claire Lewis at Claire.lewis.ctr@us.af.mil. June 10-14 Transition GPS Workshop The Airman & Family Readiness flight is hosting a five-day workshop in Room 120 of the Consolidated Support Facility from 8 to 4 p.m. This is the second step of the Transition Assistance Program and is mandatory for all separating and retiring service members. Participants should wear casual civilian business attire and bring something to take notes with. Spouses are welcome to attend. For more information, contact A&FRF at 505-846-0741 or 505-846-0751. June 11 Officer First Duty Station Brief The Airman & Family Readiness Flight is hosting a briefing in the A&FRF Training Room of the Consolidated Support Facility from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. All first duty station officers are required to attend this briefing within 90 days of being assigned to Kirtland. To make a reservation, contact A&FRF at 505-846-0741 or 505-846-0751. June 12 Discover Scuba Outdoor Recreation is hosting a scuba class at the indoor pool from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The cost is $31 for person and participants must be 10 years of age or older. No prior experience with scuba diving is necessary. For more information, call ODR at 505-846-1499. June 12 Kayak Roll Clinic Outdoor Recreation is hosting a kayaking clinic at the indoor pool from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The cost to register is $15 per person and includes kayak gear rental, paddle and instruction. Participants must be 16 years of age and older and must be able to swim and paddle independently. For more information, call ODR at 505-846-1499. June 13 Ditching the Dorms The Airman & Family Readiness Flight is hosting a class in Room 111 of the Consolidated Support Facility from 2 to 3 p.m. The purpose is to help Airmen financially prepare for the cost of moving into their own places. 10 Leadership Pathways points will be awarded. For more information, contact the A&FRF at 505-846-0741 or 505-846-0751. June 14 Gravity: Chinese Food There will be a dinner between 6 and 9 p.m. at the Gravity facility for all E1-E4 service members and their families and friends. For more information or to volunteer, contact Young Adult Coordinator Claire Lewis at Claire.lews.ctr@us.af.mil. June 15 Gravity: Seeking volunteers to serve local food pantry Gravity will be taking a group of 10-15 to serve at Silver Horizons from 8 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will serve in the warehouse and food pantry. Transportation will be provided. To reserve your spot, contact Young Adult Coordinator Claire Lewis at Claire.lews.ctr@us.af.mil. June 15 Big Three Power Lifting Competition The East Fitness Center is hosting a competition from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will consist of bench press, squat and dead lift. To pre-register, visit the front desk of the East Fitness Center. For more information, call 505-846-1102. June 16 Whitewater Rafting Outdoor Recreation is hosting two whitewater rafting trips, each from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The cost is $55 per person and participants must be ages 14 and up. The cost covers transportation, safety gear, and guide and entry fee. For more information or to sign up, call ODR at 505-846-1499. June 19 Albuquerque Mountain Bike Sunset Ride Outdoor Recreation is hosting a bike ride from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Participants can bring their own bikes or rent a bike from ODR. The cost is $10 per person or $15 per person if renting a bike and helmet. Participants must be ages 14 and up. For more information or to sign up, call ODR at 505-846-1499. June 20 Nutrition for Diabetics Class Health Promotion is hosting a nutrition class from 11 a.m. to noon in Classroom A of the 377th Medical Group. For more information, contact Kirsten David at 505-846-1483. June 20 Gravity: Thursday Sewing Night There will be a sewing lesson held at the Gravity facility at 6 p.m. For more information or to volunteer, contact Young Adult Coordinator Claire Lewis at Claire.lews.ctr@us.af.mil. June 21 Gravity: Supper & Stripes – New Mexican Food There will be a dinner beginning at 6 p.m. located at the gravity facility. E1-E5 are able to get a set of stripes sewn on their uniforms for free. Bring uniforms by 5 p.m. If you need to arrange early drop-off for uniforms, contact Young Adult Coordinator Claire Lewis at Claire.lews.ctr@us.af.mil. June 21-23 Single-Parent Family Retreat There will be a free weekend get-away to the Ghost Ranch Retreat Center for single-parent families. Departure time is 1 p.m. on June 21 with a return time of 3 p.m. on June 23. Transportation will be provided. Space is limited. To RSVP, call 505-853-5000 or e-mail Jeffrey.granger.1@us.af.mil. June 26 Nutrition for Performance Class Health promotion is hosting a nutrition for performance class from 11 a.m. to noon in Classroom A of the 377th Medical Group. For more information, contact Kirsten David at 505-846-1483. June 27-29 Father and Son Camp Join fathers and their sons around New Mexico for a retreat at Sivells Baptist Camp in Cloudcroft, N.M. This camp is for any dad with young son(s), (grade school and up), or dads with grown son(s) and is even a camp where Grandpa, Son and, Grandson can enjoy. Activities include archery, shooting, Christian worship time, and much more. Cost is $10 per dad; $10 first son ($5 additional sons). Make checks payable to: “Kirtland CTOF” and contact Chap. (Capt.) Andy Peck at 405- 642-1024 or thomas.peck.4@us.af.mil to sign up. June 28 Gravity: Chicken Wings & Nachos There will be a dinner between 6 and 9 p.m. at the Gravity facility for all E1-E4 service members and their families and friends. For more information or to volunteer, contact Young Adult Coordinator Claire Lewis at Claire.lews.ctr@us.af.mil. June 28 First Sergeants “Run-A-Thon for Resiliency” The First Sergeant Council is hosting a run-a-thon at Hardin Field from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Individual prizes are awarded to the person who raises the most money and the longest distance achieved. There will also be a prize awarded to the squadron that collectively raises the most money. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Delbert Butcher at 505-853-1834 or e-mail Delbert.butcher@us.af.mil. June 28 LGBTQ pride event 2019 This event to commemorate LGBTQ month takes place from noon to 3 p.m. at the New Mexico Veterans Memorial. Food, games and social activities are planned. June 28-30 Cheers on the Chama Outdoor Recreation is hosting a three-day event leaving Friday at 6 a.m. and returning on Sunday at 4 p.m. The cost for active duty, reserve, guard and their family members is $175 per person. Regular price for all others is $495 per person and participants must be 21 years of age or older. If guests require sleeping bags, pads and tents for camping, they will be provided at no extra charge. For more information, call ODR at 505-846-1499. June 29 Kidz Rock Outdoor Recreation is hosting a rock climbing event from noon to 2 p.m. for children ages 4 through 12. The cost is $12 per person. Registration is required. To register, call ODR at 505-846-1499. June 30 TWA Crash Sight Hike Outdoor Recreation is hosting a seven-mile hike into the Sandia Mountains to the 1955 crash site of a TWA airliner from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $15 per person. For more information, call ODR at 505-846-1499. June 30 Spokettes Annual 10-mile bicycle race There will be a bicycle race in Algodones, N.M., open to women and co-ed teams of all levels. The cost to register is $30. All types of bicycles are permitted as long as they have brakes. For more information or to register, visit www.usacycling.org/register/2019-1115 or e-mail spokettestt@gmail.com. SPORTS AND FITNESS CALENDAR: Ongoing fitness classes at the East Fitness Center in June All Terrain This class formats all terrains, to include team drills and visualization rides, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. Tuesdays, and 11 a.m., to noon Thursdays. Power Ride Higher resistance training to improve strength, stamina and power, 11 a.m. to Noon Tuesdays and 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. Thursdays. Fitness Conditioning A 60-minute functional total body workout incorporating cardiovascular, upper body strength, core strength, pushups and sit ups. Everything needed to pass the Air Force Fitness Assessment Test. This class is designed to teach proper push-up and sit-up techniques and build cardiovascular endurance. This class is highly recommended for those on the Fitness Improvement Program and runs from 6 to 7 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Basic Training A 60-minute functional total body workout this class will incorporate cardiovascular, strength, endurance, balance, push-ups, core, speed and agility, as well as partner drills. Instructors will push to optimum fitness potential. Classes run from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 3 to 4 p.m. Thursdays. Muscle Hour Integrate balance with strength while using the barbells, heavy bars, and dumbbells to sculpt. BOSU and fit balls may be incorporated from time to time. All fitness levels. Class runs from noon to 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Zumba® and Strong by Zumba® Zumba is a Latin-inspired, dance and tone program that runs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday. Strong by Zumba combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves synced to original music and runs from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays. Yoga Stretch and Strengthening A level-1 class combining traditional yoga postures with deep stretching, breathing exercises, and meditation. Great for beginners and the more physically fit, resulting in increased flexibility, strength and stress reduction, running from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursdays. Yogalates Combines the muscle sculpting, core firming benefits of Pilates with the strength and flexibility advantages of yoga. This fat-burning, low-impact workout is designed for all levels and runs from 5 to 6 p.m. every Tuesday. Check out all of the events happening with Outdoor Recreation in June http://kirtlandforcesupport.com/outdoor-recreation/ Tai Chi Class Health Promotion is hosting Tai Chi classes every Monday and Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Gravity. For more information, call Guy Leahy at 505-846-1186. ONGOING EVENTS: May Kirtland Force Support events and more https://kirtlandforcesupport.com/ Free weekend movies The base theater plays free movies, open to anyone with base access. Movies start Friday with Captive State (PG-13) at 6 p.m. Saturday begins with Megamind (PG) at 3 p.m. and Cold Pursuit (R) at 6 p.m. Finally, Holmies (PG-13) plays on Sunday at 3 p.m. Kirtland Playgroup The group meets every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Chapel Annex. The playgroup provides a fun, relaxed place for parents and kids to meet to have fun and make new friends. The playgroup encourages social development and interaction. It is not chapel-sponsored and is not affiliated with any faith or religion. The playgroup is an unstructured play time for infants and toddlers 0-4 years and their parents. Join the group for fun with new friends; no registration is required. For more information, call Family Advocacy at 505-846-0139. PERSONNEL INFORMATION Air Force Reserves The 377th Force Support Squadron In-Service Recruiting Office provides Palace Front and Palace Chase briefings twice a month at 9 a.m., every second and last Wednesday at the Consolidated Support Building inside the FTAC training Rm. 111. The office is also available to provide information on continuing service in the reserves for active duty members transitioning out of the Air Force. For questions, contact Master Sgt. Robert Arnold at 505-846-0544. RAPIDS Appointment Scheduler Skip the long wait for an ID card by scheduling for an ID appointment on the RAPIDS Appointment Scheduler. This is a self-service function that allows members to book their own appointment and can be accessed 24/7. Also, if scheduling an appointment and the DEERS network goes down, people will receive a call from the 377th Military Personnel Section customer support staff. In addition to making an appointment, the RAPIDS Appointment Scheduler answers some of the most commonly asked questions to ensure people are prepared for appointments. Click here for more information https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/building.aspx?BuildingId=591. Military Personnel Flight: Customer Support: Leave, DEERS updates, ID cards, Service Member’s Group Life Insurance, Initial Enlistment Bonus, and records not migrated into Personnel Records Display Application, call 505-846-5459. Force Management: Duty status, evaluations, personnel action changes, unit personnel management roster, awards and special programs, special duty assignment pay; records not migrated into PRDA, and G-series orders, 377FSS.ForceManagement@us.af.mil. Career development: (assignments, passports, promotions, demotions, separations, reenlistments, retirements military personnel file) 377FSS.FSMPDO@us.af.mil. Walk-in hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday. Customer Service (IDs) is open for appointments daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Customer service//ID appointments link: https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil. Career Assistance information CAA Course Registration link: https://cs2.eis.af.mil/sites/er/0224/SitePages/Home.aspx Career Skills Program The Air Force recently began participating in Career Skills Programs which afford eligible Airmen the opportunity to prepare for a post-Air Force career up to six months before separation or retirement. Airmen can also find details on myPers. Select “Any” from the dropdown menu and search “Job Training.” For more information or for questions, visit the Air Force Virtual Education Center and schedule an appointment with an Education Guidance Counselor at 505-846-9933. Information was provided by agencies other than the 377 ABW Public Affairs Office. Information is subject to change. Call the number provided on each announcement for more information.